RUTH EMILY CASTLE, 99, of Miami, FL and Vero Beach, FL died July 6, 2014 at her residence. She was born August 18, 1914 in Cleveland, OH and had been a resident of Miami for 20 years, coming from Denver, CO. Castle was a volunteer for Toys for Tots and the Miami Children’s Hospital.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Dolores and son-in-law, Dolf, Fieldman of Vero Beach and 2 nephews, Richard Levine of Miami and Gene Wernikoff of Thailand.

No services have been scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, http://www.vitas.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guestbook may be signed at http://www.coxgiffordseawinds.com. (7/7/14)

HUGUETTE C GUILBAULT passed away on July 3, 2014. Spending her youth in Tunisia and Morocco, Huguette came to the United States as a 20 year-old bride. Fluent in French and Spanish, she taught herself English and remained conversant in all three languages throughout her life. Vivid memories of American troops liberating Northern Africa in WW II were often shared with family along with strong patriotic values.

Her years as a military wife exposed her to many US cities and foreign countries and she counted at least 30 moves in her lifetime. She excelled at making a home quickly and efficiently with an eye for color and design. Huguette was an excellent cook and her menu often reflected the diverse cultural cuisine she had seen in her many travels. Similarly, her home reflected the treasures she had gathered from all over the world and expressed a deep appreciation and affection for different cultural histories. She was a beloved grandmother who always had a beautifully furnished room full of books and artifacts waiting for her grandchildren.

Huguette was a life long Democrat and a champion of civil rights. She was a strong voice for the welfare of the military families left behind when sailors were out to sea.

She was always well dressed, loved the Broadway theater and enjoyed music and dancing. Reading was a favorite pastime and her interest ranged from Jane Austen, of whom she was a big fan, to American history, notably the founding fathers. Over the years she organized and led several book clubs. She took particular joy in introducing people to some of her favorite books.

With her husband, Admiral Roland Guilbault, they chose to settle in Vero Beach 15 years ago. They sought out a space on the sea full of light and a place reminiscent of her childhood days on the shores of the Mediterranean.

A visitation will be held at the Strunk Funeral home on Wednesday, July 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Later this year, a private family service will be held in Arlington, Virginia where Huguette will be interred next to her husband of over 30 years. She leaves behind two sons, Kim G Davis of New York, and Lance C. Thomson of Chapel Hill, NC and five grandchildren, Drew Davis and Loren Davis, Peri Thomson, Anna Thomson and Emma Thomson of Chapel Hill, NC as well as three step children, Mark Guilbault of Washington DC, Paul Guilbault of Madison, WI and Michelle Guilbault of Seattle, Washington.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to The VNA Hospice House of Vero Beach, Florida. Strunk Funeral Home (7/7/14)

 

BERTHA M. LEMPERLY died peacefully at home on July 1, 2014. She was 93 and a resident of Vero Beach, Florida.

Born in 1920 in New Cumberland, West Virginia, Mrs. Lemperly grew up with five siblings on a farm where one of the first oil wells in the United States was discovered. Her father, Charles Abrams, operated the oil rig. She attended a local one room schoolhouse through high school, and then obtained her nursing degree. After early employment in Ohio, she moved to Chicago where she worked at the Wesley Memorial Hospital for nine years, rising to the position of Head Nurse.

While living in Chicago, Illinois, she met and married Charles L. Lemperly. After their marriage in 1950, they moved to Flossmoor, where they raised their family. Mrs. Lemperly retired from nursing, but continued to use her skills while volunteering at the Baby Station run by the Infant Welfare League of Chicago.

In 1978, Mr. and Mrs. Lemperly discovered Vero Beach, initially on a seasonal basis. They found a new home and enjoyed a wonderful new life here. After a few years, they moved to Seagrove on the ocean, and then, after Charles died, Mrs. Lemperly moved to Oak Harbor. Mrs. Lemperly loved her many friends at Oak Harbor and in Vero Beach, and enjoyed her beautiful home.

Mrs. Lemperly was active in Vero Beach. She was an enthusiastic member of the Riomar Yacht and Tennis Club, Christies Health Club, the Vero Beach Country Club, and most recently, the Oak Harbor Club. She also enjoyed accumulating master points at the Vero Beach Bridge Center.

Her survivors include her daughter Barbara, son Robert, son-in-law Frederic, granddaughter Eva, brother Wayne, and Jack, Hope, Rachael, Jacob, and Lizzie Andrews, and Karen and Don Ziegler.

A celebration of the life of Bertha Lemperly and memorial will be held at the Oak Harbor Clubhouse on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, starting at 11:30 a.m. All friends are welcome. Please r.s.v.p. to the Oak Harbor Concierge. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bertha Lemperly may be made to The Hibiscus Children’s Center in Vero Beach. Strunk Funeral Home (7/7/14)

 

DORIS “Dee” L. SMITH, 70, of Indian River Shores, FL, passed away on July 3, 2014. She was the beloved wife of James P. Smith, Jr., to whom she was married 50 years.

Dee was born in New York City, New York, the daughter of the late William and Margaret LaHiff. She attended Marymount College and graduated from Harriman College and the University of Rhode Island where she earned her Master’s degree in Counseling.

With a lifelong love for teaching young children, Dee taught at St. Paul’s School in New York City, NY; at Rocky Hill School in East Greenwich, RI; at Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, CT; and was the Head of the Lower School at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, CT.

In addition to her husband, Dee is survived by her two daughters, Jacqueline L. Smith (Terry E. Smith) of Dallas, TX and Lauren M. Smith of South Natick, MA and her son James P. Smith (Anne L. Smith) of Mill Valley, CA. She also leaves her six grandchildren, Caitlin N. Smith, Christine M. Smith, Theodore S. Brown II, Alexander L. Brown, Kelly M. Smith, and William L. Smith.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 500 Iris Lane, Vero Beach, FL. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Strunk Funeral Home (7/7/14